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N19 AHN

2016 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,084 mi
Last recorded54,084 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 12051,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 AHN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 54,084 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rears starting to leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 107,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip nearside lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 107,398 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offsdie front fog light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip nearside lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 48,712 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 90,111 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip nearside lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 44,446 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 44,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 72,247 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip nearside lower corner of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 71,862 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip nearside lower corner of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 39,389 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 52,487 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 34,350 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 49,835 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 49,812 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 29,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 45,005 miles

advise both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2020 24,607 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 24,607 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

gearbox output seal leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2019 36,807 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 36,501 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 19,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 30,640 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge borderline pass (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 24,514 miles

both front tyres inner/outer edge worn

under tray fitted

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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N19 AHN is a 2016 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2016 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 51,309 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N19 AHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N19 AHN registered?

N19 AHN is a 2016 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is N19 AHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N19 AHN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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